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Maine is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. It is the northernmost portion of both New England and the eastern United States. The state is known for the scenery of its jagged, mostly rocky coastline and the low, rolling mountains and heavily forested terrain of its interior; as well as for its seafood cuisine, particularly lobsters and clams.

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Boston College's Brian Gibbons (17) can't get the puck past Boston University goaltender Kieran Millan during the third period of BC's 4-3 win in the championship game of the 58th Beanpot college hockey tournament in Boston, Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. Boston College
ASPEN, CO - JANUARY 30: Lindsey Jacobellis of Stratton, Vermont looks after winning the gold medal in Women's Snowboarder X at the Winter X Games 14 at Buttermilk Mountain on January 30, 2010 in Aspen, Colorado. Vermont
Alison Smith, center, of Portland, joins supporters for a gay-rights rally the day before election day in Portland, Maine, on Monday, Nov. 2, 2009. Portland Maine
Members of the New Hampshire Young Democrats watch President Barack Obama give his State of the Union address, at Martha's Exchange in Nashua, N.H., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010. New Hampshire
Boston University's Chris Connolly skates away as Boston College celebrates their 4-3 win in the championship game of the 58th Beanpot college hockey tournament in Boston, Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. Boston University
California forward Jamal Boykin (10) keeps UCLA forward Reeves Nelson (11) from scoring during a fast break during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in Los Angeles. California won 72-58. California
Republican members of the Legislature stand up and clap after listening to Gov. Ed Rendell criticize the length of time it took to pass last year's 101-day-late state budget as Rendell delivers his executive budget address for the fiscal year 2010-2011 to a joint session of the Pennsylvania House and Senate in Harrisburg, Pa., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. U.S. Republican Party
Middlesex County Volunteers from Massachusetts perform at a dress rehearsal for the Edinburgh Military Tattoo, a military music festival, in Sydney, Australia, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010. More than 1500 performers from Australia, The United Kingdom, Russia, China, The United States, Norway, Switzerland and more marched onto the Sydney Football Stadium for the final dress rehearsal ahead of opening night, Thursday Feb. 4, 2010. Massachusetts
White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs reads the words "Eggs, Milk, Bread (crossed out), Hope, and Change" written in marker on his hand as he briefs reporters after President Barack Obama made an unannounced visit to the James Brady Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Former Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin has been seen with hand written notes on her hands in recent public appearances. White House
Queen Rania of Jordan, left, walks with Jordanian officials during her visit to al-Salt high school as part of the Madrasati (My School) initiative, in al-Salt city , West of Amman, Jordan, Monday, May 26, 2008. Jordan
Alexi Giannoulias speaks with reporters while campaigning for the Democrat party U.S. Senate seat prior to the primary election in Springfield, Ill., Monday, Feb. 1, 2010. U.S. Democratic Party
GLASGOW, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 26: Members of the public carry shopping bags in Buchanan Street on January 26, 2010 in Glasgow, Scotland. Experts declared that recent figures showed the economy grew by 0.1 per cent in the final quarter of last year. Economists expect the country to emerge from the worst recession since the Second World War with millions losing their jobs during the global credit crunch. Economic Recession
COLOGNE, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 01: A dancer from the Crazy Horse Cabaret Paris performs on stage during the Lambertz Monday Night Schoko & Fashion party at the Alten Wartesaal on February 1, 2010 in Cologne, Germany. Paris
Connecticut's Kelly Faris, left, shoots a layup past the defense of Louisville's Shelby Harper during the second half of their NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010, in Louisville, Ky. Connecticut defeated Louisville 84-38. Connecticut
TAIYUAN, CHINA - JANUARY 31: Former NBA player Stephon Marbury (L) in action during his first game for Shanxi Zhongyu against Dongguan New Century during the 19th round of the CBA on January 31, 2010 in Taiyuan, Shanxi Province of China. National Basketball Association
House Minority Leader John Boehner of Ohio, second from left, listens to President Barack Obama, right, during a meeting of House and Senate bipartisan leaders to discuss the economy and jobs, Tuesday, Feb. 2010, in the Cabinet Room of the White House, Washington. From left are, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer of Md., Boehner, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif. and the president. Barack Obama
WASHINGTON - JANUARY 27: U.S. President Barack Obama speaks to both houses of Congress during his first State of the Union address at the U.S. Capitol on January 27, 2010 in Washington, DC. Since taking office a little over a year ago, Obama's approval ratings have dropped significantly according to recent polls. U.S. Congress

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A bulldozer operator plows trash at the town landfill, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010, in Bath, Maine. The Kennebec River can be seen in the background. Discarded drugs have been found in water at this land fill and two others in Maine, confirming suspicions that medications thrown into household trash are ending up in water that drains through waste, according to the state's environmental agency.

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A bulldozer operator plows trash at the town landfill, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010, in Bath, Maine. The Kennebec River can be seen in the background. Discarded drugs have been found in water at this land fill and two others in Maine, confirming suspicions that medications thrown into household trash are ending up in water that drains through waste, according to the state's environmental agency.

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A sign warns of the danger near a leachate collection area at the town landfill, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010, in Bath, Maine. The Kennebec River can be seen in the background. Discarded drugs have been found in water at this land fill and two others in Maine, confirming suspicions that medications thrown into household trash are ending up in water that drains through waste, according to the state's environmental agency.

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A sign warns of the danger near a leachate collection area at the town landfill, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010, in Bath, Maine. The Kennebec River can be seen in the background. Discarded drugs have been found in water at this land fill and two others in Maine, confirming suspicions that medications thrown into household trash are ending up in water that drains through waste, according to the state's environmental agency.

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A pedestrian passes a FairPoint company phone booth, in Brunswick, Maine, on Monday, Feb. 1, 2010. FairPoint Communications is pushing back the date for when it will submit its bankruptcy reorganizations plan.

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A pedestrian passes a FairPoint company phone booth, in Brunswick, Maine, on Monday, Feb. 1, 2010. FairPoint Communications is pushing back the date for when it will submit its bankruptcy reorganizations plan.

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The FairPoint company logo, along with its reflection, is seen on the side of a phone booth in Brunswick, Maine, on Monday, Feb. 1, 2010. For the third time since December, FairPoint Communications is pushing back the date for when it will submit its bankruptcy reorganization plan.

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The FairPoint company logo, along with its reflection, is seen on the side of a phone booth in Brunswick, Maine, on Monday, Feb. 1, 2010. For the third time since December, FairPoint Communications is pushing back the date for when it will submit its bankruptcy reorganization plan.

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Patrick Dempsey waves to onlookers as he crosses the finish line alongside professional cyclists George Hincapie (left) and Ted King at the 2009 Dempsey Challenge in Lewiston, Maine. (Photo by Tracey Twitchell-Pray).

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Patrick Dempsey waves to onlookers as he crosses the finish line alongside professional cyclists George Hincapie (left) and Ted King at the 2009 Dempsey Challenge in Lewiston, Maine. (Photo by Tracey Twitchell-Pray).

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ASPEN, CO - JANUARY 31: Simon Dumont of Bethel, Maine soars above the crowd during the Men's Skiing Superpipe at Winter X Games 14 at Buttermilk Mountain on January 31, 2010 in Aspen, Colorado.

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ASPEN, CO - JANUARY 31: Simon Dumont of Bethel, Maine soars above the crowd during the Men's Skiing Superpipe at Winter X Games 14 at Buttermilk Mountain on January 31, 2010 in Aspen, Colorado.

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ASPEN, CO - JANUARY 31: Simon Dumont of Bethel, Maine soars above the crowd during the Men's Skiing Superpipe at Winter X Games 14 at Buttermilk Mountain on January 31, 2010 in Aspen, Colorado.

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ASPEN, CO - JANUARY 31: Simon Dumont of Bethel, Maine soars above the crowd during the Men's Skiing Superpipe at Winter X Games 14 at Buttermilk Mountain on January 31, 2010 in Aspen, Colorado.

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Senator from Maine, Susan Collins speaks during a session 'The US Legislative Agenda: A Global Perspective' at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010.

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Senator from Maine, Susan Collins speaks during a session 'The US Legislative Agenda: A Global Perspective' at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010.

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Senator from Maine, Susan Collins speaks during a session 'The US Legislative Agenda: A Global Perspective' at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010.

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Senator from Maine, Susan Collins speaks during a session 'The US Legislative Agenda: A Global Perspective' at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010.

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Senator from Maine, Susan Collins, left, shares a word with Congressman from Massachusetts, Barney Frank during a session 'The US Legislative Agenda: A Global Perspective' at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010.

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Senator from Maine, Susan Collins, left, shares a word with Congressman from Massachusetts, Barney Frank during a session 'The US Legislative Agenda: A Global Perspective' at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010.

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Seth Wescott, front, of Sugarloaf, Maine, leads Nick Baumgartner of Iron River, Mich., over the final jump in the snowboarder X men's semifinal at the Winter X Games at Buttermilk Mountain outside Aspen, Colo., on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010.

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Seth Wescott, front, of Sugarloaf, Maine, leads Nick Baumgartner of Iron River, Mich., over the final jump in the snowboarder X men's semifinal at the Winter X Games at Buttermilk Mountain outside Aspen, Colo., on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010.

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The U.S.Coast Guard cutters Bridle, foreground, and Tackle, break ice in the Kennebec River, Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, in Richmond, Maine. The Coast Guard is breaking ice to help lessen the chances of winter flooding. An ice jam roughly a mile long and 10 to 15 feet high remains in place downstream from Hallowell.

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The U.S.Coast Guard cutters Bridle, foreground, and Tackle, break ice in the Kennebec River, Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, in Richmond, Maine. The Coast Guard is breaking ice to help lessen the chances of winter flooding. An ice jam roughly a mile long and 10 to 15 feet high remains in place downstream from Hallowell.

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A P-3 Orion based at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Maryland flies over Brunswick Naval Air Station after performing a touch-and-go maneuver, Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, in Brunswick, Maine. It was one of the last planes to use the airfield. Brunswick Naval Air Station will turn off the runway lights Friday night, marking another milestone in the closing of the only active-duty airbase in New England.

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A P-3 Orion based at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Maryland flies over Brunswick Naval Air Station after performing a touch-and-go maneuver, Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, in Brunswick, Maine. It was one of the last planes to use the airfield. Brunswick Naval Air Station will turn off the runway lights Friday night, marking another milestone in the closing of the only active-duty airbase in New England.

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Air traffic controller Michael Leckbee scans the runway from the tower at Brunswick Naval Air Station, Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, in Brunswick, Maine. The station will turn off the runway lights Friday night, marking another milestone in the closing of the only active-duty airbase in New England.

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Air traffic controller Michael Leckbee scans the runway from the tower at Brunswick Naval Air Station, Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, in Brunswick, Maine. The station will turn off the runway lights Friday night, marking another milestone in the closing of the only active-duty airbase in New England.

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Melting ice and open water is seen on Nequasset Lake in Woolwich, Maine, on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010. The Maine Warden Service has issued warnings about unsafe conditions because of recent warm temperatures and a significant amount of rain.

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Melting ice and open water is seen on Nequasset Lake in Woolwich, Maine, on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010. The Maine Warden Service has issued warnings about unsafe conditions because of recent warm temperatures and a significant amount of rain.

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From left, the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee ranking Republican Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, the committee's chairman Sen Joseph Lieberman, I-Conn., former Indiana Rep. Lee Hamilton, and former New Jersey Gov. Thomas Kean, talk on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010, prior to the start of the committee's hearing on intelligence reform.

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From left, the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee ranking Republican Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, the committee's chairman Sen Joseph Lieberman, I-Conn., former Indiana Rep. Lee Hamilton, and former New Jersey Gov. Thomas Kean, talk on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010, prior to the start of the committee's hearing on intelligence reform.

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In this photo made Jan. 24, 2010, rolls and loaves of bread are moved into the cooler, to be baked later in the day at Standard Bakery in Portland, Maine. The economy grew for a second straight quarter from October through December, posting a 5.7 percent annual rate, the fastest pace since the third quarter of 2003.

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In this photo made Jan. 24, 2010, rolls and loaves of bread are moved into the cooler, to be baked later in the day at Standard Bakery in Portland, Maine. The economy grew for a second straight quarter from October through December, posting a 5.7 percent annual rate, the fastest pace since the third quarter of 2003.

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In this photo made Jan. 24, 2010, a baker makes dough into rolls to be baked later in the day at Standard Bakery in Portland, Maine. The economy grew for a second straight quarter from October through December, posting a 5.7 percent annual rate, the fastest pace since the third quarter of 2003.

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In this photo made Jan. 24, 2010, a baker makes dough into rolls to be baked later in the day at Standard Bakery in Portland, Maine. The economy grew for a second straight quarter from October through December, posting a 5.7 percent annual rate, the fastest pace since the third quarter of 2003.

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In this photo made Jan. 24, 2010, a baker makes dough into rolls to be baked later in the day at Standard Bakery in Portland, Maine. The economy grew for a second straight quarter from October through December, posting a 5.7 percent annual rate, the fastest pace since the third quarter of 2003.

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In this photo made Jan. 24, 2010, a baker makes dough into rolls to be baked later in the day at Standard Bakery in Portland, Maine. The economy grew for a second straight quarter from October through December, posting a 5.7 percent annual rate, the fastest pace since the third quarter of 2003.

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In this photo made Jan. 20, 2010, employee Victoria Levesque of Hallowell, Maine moves past various baked goods line the shelves at Standard Baking Company in Portland, Maine. Consumer confidence rose past expectations in January, the third straight monthly increase as Americans begin to feel slightly better about business conditions and the job picture, according to a survey released Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010.

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In this photo made Jan. 20, 2010, employee Victoria Levesque of Hallowell, Maine moves past various baked goods line the shelves at Standard Baking Company in Portland, Maine. Consumer confidence rose past expectations in January, the third straight monthly increase as Americans begin to feel slightly better about business conditions and the job picture, according to a survey released Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010.

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"More than anything, it's symbolic ... The voters are going to know whether the Legislature wants them to have a voice on this issue."


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"I want to come back and have a large meeting, Republicans and Democrats, to go through systematically all the best ideas that are out there and move it forward"


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A bulldozer operator plows trash at the town landfill, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010, in Bath, Maine. The Kennebec River can be seen in the background. Discarded drugs have been found in water at this land fill and two others in Maine, confirming suspicions that medications thrown into household trash are ending up in water that drains through waste, according to the state's environmental agency.

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A bulldozer operator plows trash at the town landfill, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010, in Bath, Maine. The Kennebec River can be seen in the background. Discarded drugs have been found in water at this land fill and two others in Maine, confirming suspicions that medications thrown into household trash are ending up in water that drains through waste, according to the state's environmental agency.

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A sign warns of the danger near a leachate collection area at the town landfill, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010, in Bath, Maine. The Kennebec River can be seen in the background. Discarded drugs have been found in water at this land fill and two others in Maine, confirming suspicions that medications thrown into household trash are ending up in water that drains through waste, according to the state's environmental agency.

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A sign warns of the danger near a leachate collection area at the town landfill, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010, in Bath, Maine. The Kennebec River can be seen in the background. Discarded drugs have been found in water at this land fill and two others in Maine, confirming suspicions that medications thrown into household trash are ending up in water that drains through waste, according to the state's environmental agency.

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A pedestrian passes a FairPoint company phone booth, in Brunswick, Maine, on Monday, Feb. 1, 2010. FairPoint Communications is pushing back the date for when it will submit its bankruptcy reorganizations plan.

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A pedestrian passes a FairPoint company phone booth, in Brunswick, Maine, on Monday, Feb. 1, 2010. FairPoint Communications is pushing back the date for when it will submit its bankruptcy reorganizations plan.

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The FairPoint company logo, along with its reflection, is seen on the side of a phone booth in Brunswick, Maine, on Monday, Feb. 1, 2010. For the third time since December, FairPoint Communications is pushing back the date for when it will submit its bankruptcy reorganization plan.

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The FairPoint company logo, along with its reflection, is seen on the side of a phone booth in Brunswick, Maine, on Monday, Feb. 1, 2010. For the third time since December, FairPoint Communications is pushing back the date for when it will submit its bankruptcy reorganization plan.

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Patrick Dempsey waves to onlookers as he crosses the finish line alongside professional cyclists George Hincapie (left) and Ted King at the 2009 Dempsey Challenge in Lewiston, Maine. (Photo by Tracey Twitchell-Pray).

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Patrick Dempsey waves to onlookers as he crosses the finish line alongside professional cyclists George Hincapie (left) and Ted King at the 2009 Dempsey Challenge in Lewiston, Maine. (Photo by Tracey Twitchell-Pray).

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